Voters on the Web site of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Legal Reform have settled on what they consider the most ridiculous lawsuit of 2011. It was filed by a kidnapper who accused his victims of breaking an agreement to help him evade police.

The institute – which represent business and supports legal reforms that would reduce plaintiffs’ rights – compiled a list of what it deems “some of the most egregious examples of frivolous and abusive litigation from around the country,” and let online voters choose the most ridiculous.

This content has been archived. It is available through our partners, LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law.

To view this content, please continue to their sites.

Not a Lexis Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Not a Bloomberg Law Subscriber?
Subscribe Now

Why am I seeing this?

LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law are third party online distributors of the broad collection of current and archived versions of ALM's legal news publications. LexisNexis® and Bloomberg Law customers are able to access and use ALM's content, including content from the National Law Journal, The American Lawyer, Legaltech News, The New York Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel, as well as other sources of legal information.

For questions call 1-877-256-2472 or contact us at [email protected]